What to Wear: April Events in Nashville

Spring may be the time to refresh your wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Today, we’ve partnered with three stores with a great selection of really affordable fashions: Pieces Boutique, Southern Vintage Market and Private Label (which specializes in high-end consignment). For those of you looking to add some high-quality staples to your closet, we’ve chosen to show you some beautiful handmade garments from Zelda that are perfect for the warmer months ahead.

Take a moment to look at our suggestions for what to wear to three fantastic events happening in April in Nashville. By adding a few of these items to your closet, you’ll have versatile looks you can sport all season long!

See Music City’s emerging and established design stars at Nashville’s Fashion Week. This annual multiday affair takes place at some of the hippest venues around town, including Acme Feed & Seed, City Winery and The Rosewall. Proceeds from the event benefit The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which helps to develop and support the careers of local talents in the fashion industry. Nashville Fashion Week is a time to take a leap and have fun with your wardrobe. Try one of these eye-catching numbers!

The event: Power of the Purse—Tuesday, April 14

Grab your hottest handbag and head to Power of the Purse. This luncheon is hosted by The Women’s Fund, which provides grant funding to organizations that promote of education, financial sufficiency, health and wellness for women. The featured keynote speaker is entrepreneur Debbi Fields, whose legendary cookie recipe fueled a multimillion dollar company. For this event, ditch the jeans and try a fresh sundress and wedges, or perhaps a sharp pant and top combo with heels. There is a mix of “ladies who lunch” and business women at this event. Don’t be afraid to dress like the leading lady you are as this is a premier Nashville luncheon and fundraiser.

If you opt to wear pants, try a pair of classic black heels, like these suede Prada slingbacks, $125 at The Private Label.

Look #3

Young, thin, tan and can wear chartreuse? You can get away with this dress at this luncheon! Just wear a killer shoe. From Southern Vintage Market: Green shift dress by My Beloved, $38; chain tassel by Golden Stella, $30

The event: Savor Nashville—Thursday, April 30

Take part in a seven-course meal prepared by James Beard-nominated celebrity chefs from some of the most notable restaurants across the country. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Savor Nashville takes place in the Hutton Hotel and is hosted by executive chef Jake Strange of 1808 Grille. For Savor Nashville, we recommend a dressy pair of jeans or pants with a sweet top, or a cool dress with layered jewelry. Be comfortable and chic as you celebrate inspired cuisine with some of the city’s finest tastemakers!